Operating Theatre Assistant

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Permanent part time position available 

About the role

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver exceptional patient care with kindness, helpfulness and compassion. A strong focus on customer service will also be required.

 Your main duties will include:

• Transporting of patients
• Collecting and delivering of packages/specimens
• Ensuring the safe handling and positioning of patients
• Co-ordination and moving of specialised equipment 
• Collaborating with the nursing team to ensure efficient theatre utilisation
• Cleaning and restocking 

About you

• Strong multitasking capabilities
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality
• Compassion and empathy for a diverse range of patients
• Effective organisational and time management skills with an ability to sense prioritisation
• Embraces change in the work environment, including technology
• A willingness to work collaboratively within a small team
• Ability to build, develop and maintain professional relationships within a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to work a rotating roster and be on call
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of safe work practices

For further information please contact Arun Thomas on arun.pulimoottilthomas@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella